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Nikon A900 vs Nikon P520

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Nikon A900 vs Nikon P520 Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Refreshed by Nikon A1000
Nikon P520
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 550g - 125 x 84 x 102mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon P510
  • Successor is Nikon P530
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Nikon A900 vs Nikon P520 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Nikon A900 versus Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both created by Nikon. The resolution of the A900 (20MP) and the P520 (18MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A900 was announced 3 years later than the P520 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A900 scores against the P520 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Nikon P520

 A900 P520 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2013Fresher by 38 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Nikon A900

 P520 A900 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Nikon P520

 A900 P520 
Screen resolution921k921kExact same screen resolution
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon A900 vs Nikon P520 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon A900 comes with outer dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Nikon P520 has sizing of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Examine the Nikon A900 versus Nikon P520 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the A900 and the P520.

Nikon A900 vs Nikon P520 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and P520 is 88 and 66 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Nikon P520 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Nikon P520 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A900 and P520.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon A900 to result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern A900 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon A900 vs Nikon P520 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Nikon P520 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon P520 Portrait photography highlights
40
good MP (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
41
manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography factors
Nikon P520 Street photography factors
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (289 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
51
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P520 as a Sports photography camera
56
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
46
excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P520 as a Travel photography camera
74
lighter than competition (289g)
has bluetooth
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
57
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (1000mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors (550 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 Landscape photography features
Nikon P520 Landscape photography features
49
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon A900
Vlogging with Nikon P520
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (289g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
57
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no microphone support
more heavy than competitors (550 grams)
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Nikon A900 vs Nikon P520 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Nikon P520
 Nikon Coolpix A900Nikon Coolpix P520
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix A900 Nikon Coolpix P520
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-02-23 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289 gr (0.64 lbs) 550 gr (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 125 x 84 x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 200 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $400 $380